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AI Forward Deployed Engineer - Build Real World AI Systems

You will be a founding level builder working directly with clients to design, architect, and deploy production grade AI systems from day one.

This is a high ownership opportunity to operate at the intersection of engineering, strategy, and product, helping organizations translate abstract AI ambitions into real systems that deliver measurable business impact. You will function less like a traditional engineer and more like a startup founder embedded within each engagement, defining problems, shaping solutions, and driving delivery from concept through launch.

In this role, you will design and implement end to end AI solutions, build scalable architectures, and deploy cloud native systems that support real world workflows. Your work may include LLM integrations, document processing pipelines, vision systems, and modern backend platforms, with reliability, performance, and maintainability treated as first class priorities.

This role is intentionally designed for builders who want founding style impact without needing to start their own company. You will be trusted to make decisions, operate in ambiguity, and take ownership of systems that directly influence how organizations adopt and scale AI.

If you enjoy building from zero, shaping technical direction, and turning undefined challenges into shipped products, this is the role for you.

No up-to-date resume required.

About Us

Clayco is a full-service, turnkey real estate development, master planning, architecture, engineering, and construction firm that safely delivers clients across North America the highest quality solutions on time, on budget, and above and beyond expectations. With $7.6 billion in revenue for 2024, Clayco specializes in the "art and science of building," providing fast track, efficient solutions for industrial, commercial, institutional, and residential related building projects.

The Role We Want You For

The Mechanical Preconstruction Manager will participate in all aspects of the preconstruction process for mechanical systems to develop accurate, detailed cost estimates, often based on conceptual or schematic designs with a focus on heavy/ advanced manufacturing, industrial and mission critical projects. This role is expected to interact with engineers, architects, consultants, owner’s representatives, subcontractors, suppliers, a multi-discipline estimating team, senior management, project supervision, and field personnel.

The Specifics of the Role

• Responsible for the collection and distribution of bid documentation relative to RFPs, and solicitation for bid requests using online platform (Autodesk Building Connected).
• Assist in gathering information to complete Bid Qualification and Criteria requirements.
• Attend pre-bid meetings to become familiar with unique project requirements and analyze existing site conditions to determine required scope that is not already indicated.
• Review and interpret project documents to determine job-specific material, equipment, and labor requirements for scope development.
• Prepare written scopes of work for subcontracts and suppliers and coordinate mechanical scopes with the work of other trades (e.g., civil, structural, architectural, electrical, etc.).
• Participate in pre-proposal design coordination meetings to support the development of pricing documents for conceptual estimates.
• Perform constructability analysis of project documents. Communicate design and constructability issues to the project team, while identifying risk elements and appropriate mitigation measures.
• Provide viable design alternatives and value engineering propositions with analysis supporting benefits to initial and life cycle cost, schedule, maintenance, etc.
• Perform quantity survey of mechanical systems and components using digitized software, and apply industry standard labor rates (e.g., MCAA, PHCC, etc.) to develop accurate cost estimates.
• Evaluate vendor and subcontractor for conformance with proposal requirements; level scopes and identify low cost/ best value responses while capturing assumptions, rationale, inclusions, exclusions, etc.
• Prepare estimates used for bidding and budgeting purposes (including self-performed work); participate in internal estimate review process and assist with final recap of estimate for presentation to senior management.
• Support project management tasks, including budgeting, schedule development, interim design review, change order pricing, procurement, value engineering, and vendor selection based on proposal development.
• Coordinate with project teams to evaluate productivity for historical data and schedule/ cost forecasting purposes.
• Maintain and improve supplier and subcontractor database utilizing the company’s prequalification program.
• Supervise junior estimators, estimating assistants and/or Interns, providing training and support in a mentoring capacity and review work products for quality control.
• Assist in the organization and maintenance of estimating software material cost databases to ensure accurate costs are consistently utilized on bids; communicate data on construction and material cost trends affecting project costs to project teams.
• Identify opportunities for improvement in departmental processes, approach, and execution of estimating and preconstruction functions; assist in creating or adopting new tools to maximize productivity with the lowest attendant value of acceptable risk.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering, or other Engineering discipline, Construction Management, or related field, or a combination of education (including trade schools) and professional experience.
• 5-10 years of experience in preconstruction/estimating with a focus on mechanical systems (i.e., Fire Protection, HVAC, Plumbing, Piping).
• Exhibits inclusive leadership and teamwork behavior, and values diverse perspectives from team members.
• Demonstrated experience in the successful management of bidding process for conceptual estimates with a preferred emphasis on heavy/ advanced manufacturing, industrial and mission critical markets.
• Working knowledge of codes and standards applicable to the design and installation of mechanical systems.
• Working knowledge of construction contract language and terms in addition to various contractual delivery methods (e.g., negotiated, hard bid, design assist, GMP, etc.)
• Possesses strong technical writing, math and computer skills with proficiency using standard office software applications such as Bluebeam, Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint to support estimating efforts.
• Proficiency using estimating software with a preference for Trimble products.

Some Things You Should Know

• Our clients and projects are nationwide – Travel will be required.
• No other builder can offer the collaborative design-build approach that Clayco does.
• We work on creative, complex, award-winning, high-profile jobs.
• The pace is fast!

Why Clayco?

• 2025 Best Places to Work – St. Louis Business Journal, Los Angeles Business Journal, and Phoenix Business Journal.
• 2025 ENR Midwest – Midwest Contractor (#1).
• 2025 ENR Top 100 Design-Build Firms – Design-Build Contractor (Top 5).
• 2025 ENR Top 100 Green Contractors – Green Contractor (Top 3).
• 2025 ENR Top 25 Data Center Builders – Data Center Contractor (Top 3).

Benefits

• Discretionary Annual Bonus: Subject to company and individual performance.
• Comprehensive Benefits Package Including: Medical, dental and vision plans, 401k, generous PTO and paid company holidays, employee assistance program, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, disability coverage, learning & development programs and more!

Compensation

• The salary range for this position considers a wide range of factors in making compensation decisions including but not limited to: Education, qualifications, skills, training, experience, certifications, internal equity, and location. It is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for the role and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. The Clayco Nationwide salary range for this position is approximately $90,000 - $130,000 +/- annually (not adjusted for location).

About Us

Clayco is a full-service, turnkey real estate development, master planning, architecture, engineering, and construction firm that safely delivers clients across North America the highest quality solutions on time, on budget, and above and beyond expectations. With $7.6 billion in revenue for 2024, Clayco specializes in the "art and science of building," providing fast-track, efficient solutions for industrial, commercial, institutional, and residential-related building projects.

The Role We Want You For

As a Preconstruction Cost Manager, you will be assisting in the development and management of the project financial strategy within the Preconstruction Phase. You will be working directly with the EVP of Preconstruction and Procurement Strategy, Project Executives and Preconstruction Group in monitoring preconstruction cost spends and developing staff, general conditions and general requirement monitors for our Project pursuits. You will be responsible for generating and maintaining reports that provide information to Preconstruction and Cost Controls leadership, work with the management team to identify variances, risks and maintain quality control processes to improve preconstruction cost procedures and ensuring conformity with management's strategy.

The Specifics of the Role

• Works with all preconstruction disciplines to ensure understanding of preconstruction budget targets.
• Review project documents and specifications to co-develop general conditions, general requirements and preconstruction plans for submission to bid to our clients.
• Update and reporting to management current preconstruction staff spend including project costs which are reimbursable to our clients under a preconstruction agreement.
• Works closely with the accounting department to ensure the correct integration of all information needed to ensure accuracy in billings, payment applications, change orders, direct cost, etc.
• Works closely with the project management team, executive management personnel, subcontractors, as well as occasional contact with clients.
• Responsible for cost engineering, cost estimation, cost analysis, and control activities for projects with significant non-routine requirements or for proposal estimating activities which require a moderate degree of technical skill and experience.
• Ensuring quality, accuracy, consistency, spend profile, performing change management, and transparency in all cost management deliverables.
• Take ownership of the cost control function and ensure integrity of the cost and forecast reporting.

Requirements

• Bachelor Degree in Business Administration, Engineering, or Construction Management, or related degree.
• 5-10 years of Project Cost experience.
• Minimum 4 years of experience in the construction industry.
• Knowledge of project development stages, procurement, project controls, and construction execution practices is required.
• Working knowledge of applicable computer software such as PMWeb or similar project portfolio management software, DataServ, Excel, JD Edwards, or related software programs.
• Effective problem-solving skills.
• Results oriented and deliver on customer commitments.
• PMP certification desirable.

Some Things You Should Know

• To serve our Clients in our Chicago or St. Louis office – some travel will be required
• No other builder can offer the collaborative design-build approach that Clayco does.
• We work on creative, complex, award-winning, high-profile jobs.
• The pace is fast!

Why Clayco?

• 2025 Best Places to Work – St. Louis Business Journal, Los Angeles Business Journal, and Phoenix Business Journal.
• 2025 ENR Midwest – Midwest Contractor (#1).
• 2025 ENR Top 100 Design-Build Firms – Design-Build Contractor (Top 5).
• 2025 ENR Top 100 Green Contractors – Green Contractor (Top 3).
• 2025 ENR Top 25 Data Center Builders - Data Center Contractor (Top 3).

Benefits

• Discretionary Annual Bonus: Subject to company and individual performance.
• Comprehensive Benefits Package Including: Medical, dental and vision plans, 401k, generous PTO and paid company holidays, employee assistance program, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, disability coverage, learning & development programs and more!

Compensation

• The salary range for this position considers a wide range of factors in making compensation decisions including but not limited to: Education, qualifications, skills, training, experience, certifications, internal equity, and location. It is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for the role and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. The Clayco Nationwide salary range for this position is approximately $90,000 - $125,000 +/- annually (not adjusted for location).

About Us

Clayco is a full-service, turnkey real estate development, master planning, architecture, engineering, and construction firm that safely delivers clients across North America the highest quality solutions on time, on budget, and above and beyond expectations. With $7.6 billion in revenue for 2024, Clayco specializes in the "art and science of building," providing fast track, efficient solutions for industrial, commercial, institutional, and residential related building projects.

The Role We Want You For

As a Senior Preconstruction Engineer, you will drive the bidding process for construction projects by crafting precise conceptual and hard dollar estimates, developing proposals, and managing subcontractor bids. You will ensure the accuracy and completeness of all project documents, perform quantity take-offs, conduct constructability reviews, and implement value engineering analyses. Your contributions will be crucial in shaping departmental strategies and fostering continuous improvement.

The Specifics of the Role

• Proposal Preparation: Collaborate with the Preconstruction team to deliver accurate proposals across various business units, including Commercial, Industrial, Institutional, and Residential sectors.
• Quantity Take-Offs: Perform detailed quantity take-offs for specific scopes of work to support accurate estimating.
• Subcontractor Management: Oversee the solicitation process for subcontractor bids, build and nurture relationships with subcontractors, and maintain a comprehensive master list of subcontractors/vendors.
• Bid Evaluation: Prepare and analyze Bid Evaluation sheets to ensure competitive and fair bidding processes.
• Schedule and Conditions Review: Evaluate project schedules, assist in drafting General Conditions, and contribute to the final assembly of estimates for presentation to owners.
• Handoff and Support: Facilitate a seamless transition of estimates, bid information, drawings, and specifications to Project Management, and assist Project Managers with contract negotiations, change orders, and other project needs.
• Historical Data Management: Develop and maintain historical data on unit prices to inform future estimating and bidding processes.

Requirements

• Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Architecture, or a related field.
• Experience: 3-5 years of estimating experience in commercial construction, with a strong track record in project bidding and management.
• Technical Skills: Deep understanding of building construction, materials, systems, and market conditions. Proficiency in estimating and quantity takeoff software.
• Software Proficiency: Skilled in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Analytical Skills: Strong conceptual abilities with a knack for working with limited information, and proven technical skills in mathematical calculations.
• Meeting Experience: Experience participating in Preconstruction meetings and collaborating with cross-functional teams.

Some Things You Should Know

• No other builder can offer the collaborative design-build approach that Clayco does.
• We work on creative, complex, award-winning, high-profile jobs.
• The pace is fast!

Why Clayco?

• 2025 Best Places to Work – St. Louis Business Journal, Los Angeles Business Journal, and Phoenix Business Journal.
• 2025 ENR Midwest – Midwest Contractor (#1).
• 2025 ENR Top 100 Design-Build Firms – Design-Build Contractor (Top 5).
• 2025 ENR Top 100 Green Contractors – Green Contractor (Top 3).
• 2025 ENR Top 25 Data Center Builders – Data Center Contractor (Top 3).

Benefits

• Discretionary Annual Bonus: Subject to company and individual performance.
• Comprehensive Benefits Package Including: Medical, dental and vision plans, 401k, generous PTO and paid company holidays, employee assistance program, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, disability coverage, learning & development programs and more!

Compensation

• The salary range for this position considers a wide range of factors in making compensation decisions including but not limited to: Education, qualifications, skills, training, experience, certifications, internal equity, and location. It is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for the role and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. The Clayco Nationwide salary range for this position is approximately $80,000 - $90,000 +/- annually (not adjusted for location).

About Us

Clayco is a full-service, turnkey real estate development, master planning, architecture, engineering, and construction firm that safely delivers clients across North America the highest quality solutions on time, on budget, and above and beyond expectations. With $7.6 billion in revenue for 2024, Clayco specializes in the "art and science of building," providing fast-track, efficient solutions for industrial, commercial, institutional, and residential-related building projects.

The Role We Want You For

The construction Project Engineer will be based on the jobsite and will service our clients in a multi-state region and may even travel across the country. You will have the opportunity to build large, complicated, iconic design-build projects $30 million and above. In this role you will be part of a team responsible for taking projects from conceptual stages through closeout.

The Specifics of the Role

• Build client and subcontractor relationships.
• Team with Architects, Engineers, and Planners to create and manage a design schedule.
• Assist in the establishment of project forecasts and budgets.
• Manage costs.
• Accept responsibility for project execution.
• Mentor and develop Interns and new incoming project management staff.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture or related.
• 0 to 5 years of experience managing construction projects, ideally design-build.
• Demonstrated knowledge of construction principles, practices, and technology.
• Previous experience on a successful project management team.
• Ability to walk a job site, climb ladders, and scale multi-floor scaffolding.
• Ability to lift objects of at least 50 lbs.

Some Things You Should Know

• Our clients and projects are nationwide – Travel will be required.
• No other builder can offer the collaborative design-build approach that Clayco does.
• We work on creative, complex, award-winning, high-profile jobs.
• The pace is fast!
• This position is classified as a safety-sensitive role in accordance with applicable state and federal laws. Candidates selected for this position will be subject to a comprehensive background check, which includes mandatory drug testing.

Why Clayco?

• 2024 Best Places to Work – Crain's Chicago Business, St. Louis Business Journal, Los Angeles Business Journal, and Phoenix Business Journal.
• 2024 ENR Midwest – Midwest Contractor (#1).
• 2024 ENR Top 100 Design-Build Firms – Design-Build Contractor (Top 5).
• 2024 ENR Top 100 Green Contractors – Green Contractor (Top 5).

Benefits

• Discretionary Annual Bonus: Subject to company and individual performance.
• Comprehensive Benefits Package Including: Medical, dental and vision plans, 401k, generous PTO and paid company holidays, employee assistance program, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, disability coverage, learning & development programs and more!

Compensation

• The salary range for this position considers a wide range of factors in making compensation decisions including but not limited to: Education, qualifications, skills, training, experience, certifications, internal equity, and location. It is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for the role and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. The Clayco Nationwide salary range for this position is approximately $65,000 - $75,000 +/- annually (not adjusted for location).

About Us

Clayco is a full-service, turnkey real estate development, master planning, architecture, engineering, and construction firm that safely delivers clients across North America the highest quality solutions on time, on budget, and above and beyond expectations. With $7.6 billion in revenue for 2024, Clayco specializes in the "art and science of building," providing fast track, efficient solutions for industrial, commercial, institutional, and residential related building projects.

The Role We Want You For

The Vice President of Digital Marketing & Design is a senior executive leadership role, reporting into the company’s Chief Growth Officer, responsible for driving the strategic direction, execution, and oversight of the company’s digital marketing across all its digital assets, and creative design functions. This individual will lead the development of integrated digital campaigns and design systems that effectively articulate the firm’s brand across the company’s digital owned, earned, and paid assets and activities, all to promote its construction services, and support business development initiatives across all markets and sectors.

The ideal candidate will possess a strong command of both digital marketing methodologies and high-level design leadership within the context of the construction or professional services industry. This role requires a forward-thinking leader capable of advancing the firm’s digital maturity while maintaining the highest standards of brand consistency, design excellence, and business alignment.

The Specifics of the Role

Strategic Leadership

• Develop and lead a comprehensive digital marketing and creative design strategy aligned with corporate objectives, market positioning, and long-term business growth.
• Serve as a strategic advisor to the executive team on brand development, digital initiatives, and design innovation.

Digital Marketing Management

• Oversee the planning, execution, and optimization of multi-channel digital marketing campaigns including SEO/SEM, paid media, email marketing, content strategy, and social media.
• Direct the firm’s digital presence, including website development, lead generation, user experience (UX), analytics, and performance reporting.
• Lead the company’s new efforts on ensuring a strong Clayco brand presence across all LLMs and Chatbots influencing the company’s brand awareness and perception in the marketplace.
• Implement marketing automation tools and CRM integration to support business development efforts and track client engagement.
• Lead and implement AI initiatives to improve efficiency and effectiveness across the whole marketing and communications value chain.

Brand & Design Oversight

• Ensure consistency and quality of the firm’s brand identity across all digital and print materials, proposals, internal communications, and client-facing assets.
• Lead the creative direction for digital assets, video content, RFP responses, presentations, case studies, and visual storytelling efforts.
• Maintain and evolve brand guidelines to reflect the firm's strategic evolution, culture, and market positioning.

Team Development & Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Build, mentor, and lead a multidisciplinary team of digital marketers, designers, and content creators.
• Collaborate with business development, operations, human resources, and executive leadership to ensure marketing strategies are aligned with organizational goals.
• Manage vendor and agency relationships to ensure timely, on-brand, and cost-effective execution of initiatives.

Innovation & Industry Positioning

• Identify and implement emerging technologies, platforms, and best practices to enhance marketing efficiency and brand differentiation.
• Monitor industry trends, competitive positioning, and client expectations to continuously refine the firm’s digital marketing and design strategies.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Design, Marketing, Communications or a related discipline.
• 10+ years of experience in designing clean, professional marketing materials, ideally within the AEC industry.
• Mastery of Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign) and PowerPoint.
• Graphic expertise in layouts, typography, and visual storytelling.
• Excellent communication skills (written and visual).
• Collaborative and proactive personality.

Some Things You Should Know

• No other builder can offer the collaborative design-build approach that Clayco does.
• We work on creative, complex, award-winning, high-profile jobs.
• The pace is fast!

Why Clayco?

• 2025 Best Places to Work – St. Louis Business Journal, Los Angeles Business Journal, and Phoenix Business Journal.
• 2025 ENR Midwest – Midwest Contractor (#1).
• 2025 ENR Top 100 Design-Build Firms – Design-Build Contractor (Top 5).
• 2025 ENR Top 100 Green Contractors – Green Contractor (Top 3).
• 2025 ENR Top 25 Data Center Builders – Data Center Contractor (Top 3).

Benefits

• Discretionary Annual Bonus: Subject to company and individual performance.
• Comprehensive Benefits Package Including: Medical, dental and vision plans, 401k, generous PTO and paid company holidays, employee assistance program, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, disability coverage, learning & development programs and more!

Compensation

• The salary range for this position considers a wide range of factors in making compensation decisions including but not limited to: Education, qualifications, skills, training, experience, certifications, internal equity, and location. It is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for the role and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. The Clayco Nationwide salary range for this position is approximately $225,000 - $275,000 +/- annually (not adjusted for location).

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following:

· Management of existing account base, while actively soliciting new business opportunities in the territory

· Prospect for and acquire new business in all Koch customer markets

· Establish rapport and develop solid relationships with key customer contacts.

· Present training sessions to educate customers and prospective customers about Koch filter products.

· Conduct surveys of filters applications in the field to make appropriate recommendations for improvements

· Meet and exceed sales, price, and margin targets.

· Maintain weekly sales, call and expense reports.

· Provide management direction and support to local customer service representatives and order entry personnel

within each region.

· Other duties may be assigned.

Competencies

Successful candidates should have 4-5 years sales experience in the filtration industry. Exposure to HVAC and paint overspray markets is preferred. College degree preferred, plus working knowledge of Word, Excel, and Power Point etc.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or Experience

Bachelor's degree (B. A.) in Business Management, Engineering or Marketing from an accredited four-year College or University is preferred.

Three to five years of successful outside sales and presentation experience required.

Language Skills

Ability to read, analyzes, and interprets general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. The ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.

Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.

Computer Skills

To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of computer sales software; Outlook Internet software; Pricing software; Microsoft Programs, such as Excel Spreadsheets and Word Processing software, SalesForce CRM

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; talk or hear and taste or smell. The employee is frequently required to climb or balance. The employee must regularly lift and /or move up to 10 pounds, occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts. The employee is occasionally exposed to outside weather conditions and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

The Aspen Group (TAG) is one of the largest and most trusted retail healthcare business support organizations in the U.S., supporting over 23,000 healthcare professionals and team members at more than 1,150 locations across 48 states. Our five supported healthcare practices operate under the brands Aspen Dental, ClearChoice, WellNow, Chapter Aesthetic Studio, and Lovet. We’re committed to enabling healthcare professionals to focus on patient care while we handle the business operations that support them.

As part of our continued investment in data and AI-driven innovation, we are expanding our machine learning capabilities across predictive analytics, optimization, and intelligent decision systems — while gradually incorporating modern Generative AI technologies where they create measurable business value.

We are seeking an Applied Machine Learning Engineer to design, build, and deploy production-grade machine learning systems across the healthcare enterprise.

This is a hands-on engineering role focused primarily on predictive modeling, optimization systems, decision engines, and scalable ML infrastructure. The ideal candidate combines strong modeling expertise with production engineering and MLOps experience.

In addition to traditional ML, this role will have opportunities to explore and implement Generative AI and LLM-powered capabilities as part of TAG’s evolving AI roadmap.

This role works in close partnership with Enterprise IT and Platform Engineering to ensure production-grade reliability and scalability.

Essential Responsibilities

Machine Learning Development & Modeling (Primary Focus)

• Design, develop, and deploy predictive models and ML algorithms to address business challenges such as: Schedule Optimization, Propensity Segmentation, Demand Forecasting, and Pricing
• Conduct experimentation, feature engineering, and hyperparameter tuning to improve model performance in collaboration with data scientists
• Implement advanced modeling techniques including tree-based methods, deep learning, and optimization algorithms.
• Translate business requirements into scalable ML solutions in partnership with cross-functional stakeholders.
• Take ownership of model performance from experimentation through production monitoring.

MLOps & Production Engineering (Core Expectation)

• Build scalable, secure, production-grade ML pipelines using modern cloud-native technologies.
• Contribute to implementing distributed training workflows, batch and real-time inference systems, and low latency serving architectures
• Deploy models via APIs and integrate with enterprise applications.
• Leverage Google Cloud Platform (GCP), including Vertex AI, BigQuery, Kubernetes, Cloud Run, Dataflow, and Pub/Sub.
• Implement CI/CD workflows for ML lifecycle management within defined architecture
• Ensure reproducibility, versioning, and governance of models and features.

Monitoring, Reliability & System Optimization

• Define and track key performance metrics for deployed models.
• Implement monitoring frameworks (e.g., Vertex AI Model Monitoring, logging, drift detection).
• Analyze model behavior in production and proactively improve reliability and performance.
• Collaborate with platform and infrastructure teams to ensure models meet scalability and compliance requirements.

Emerging AI Capabilities (Growth Area)

• Contribute to the development of LLM-powered solutions where appropriate (e.g., knowledge retrieval, decision-support copilots).
• Support implementation of Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) pipelines using BigQuery and Vertex AI.
• Assist in experimentation with agent-based workflows and modern orchestration frameworks as part of TAG’s evolving AI initiatives.
• Stay current with advancements in Generative AI and evaluate their practical application to enterprise healthcare use cases.

Collaboration & Mentorship

• Work cross-functionally with Product, Platform, Data and Software Engineering teams
• Create clear documentation for models, pipelines, and systems.
• Promote engineering best practices across data science and analytics teams.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of TAG’s ML platform capabilities.

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, data science, engineering, or related technical field with 3-5 years of experience in machine learning engineering, data science, or related technical role.
• Strong proficiency in Python and ML frameworks (Scikit-learn, TensorFlow, PyTorch, etc.).
• Experience building and deploying production-grade ML systems at scale.
• Strong hands-on experience with: Google Cloud Platform (GCP), Vertex AI (training, pipelines, deployment, monitoring), BigQuery and data warehousing
• Experience with distributed systems, model deployment, and API development.
• Solid understanding of software engineering principles and system design.

Preferred

• Experience with optimization algorithms or decision-support systems.
• Familiarity with MLOps tooling (Airflow, MLflow, Kubeflow, etc.).
• Exposure to Generative AI, LLM-based systems, or RAG architecture.
• Familiarity with Kubernetes, Cloud Run, Dataflow, Pub/Sub.
• Experience in healthcare or regulated environments.
• Familiarity with responsible AI and governance best practices.

*This role is onsite 4 days/week in our Chicago office (Fulton Market District)

• A generous benefits package that includes paid time off, health, dental, vision, and 401(k) savings plan with match

At First Chicago Insurance Company, our employees are our biggest asset! It is our mission to attract and retain intelligent, motivated, ethical employees who strive for excellence and growth, and to keep those employees happy and engaged. We provide the tools and the support our employees need to grow both professionally and personally. We encourage self-improvement and celebrate success by rewarding ideas and results. We realize the strength of teamwork and its ability to join individuals together and push and pull each other, with a synergy that can only be found in groups of good people sharing ideas. Join in on the excitement and become part of our thriving organization!

We are seeking a Statutory Staff Accountant for our growing insurance company located just one mile south of Midway Airport!

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Primary back-up for Accounts Payable
• Review daily cash transactions and positive pay
• Report to Management daily cash and money market balances
• Run month-end reports from multiple systems
• Prepare and complete month-end reports for month-end journal entries
• complete the assumed reinsurance month-end journal entries
• Maintain 1099s and complete the annual filing for three companies
• Maintain unclaimed property and complete annual filings for three companies
• Prepare and complete Statutory filings as required
• Assist in filing annual statement and quarterly statements
• Inter-company expense entries and reporting for one company
• Journalize credit card processing statement
• Assist with other projects as needed

SKILLS & EXPERIENCE:

• Minimum two years accounting experience
• Strong organizational and communication skills
• Strong time management skills
• Proficiency with Excel, Word, Accounting Systems (Sage 100)
• Online state filing experience preferred

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelors Degree in Accounting
• Insurance industry experience preferred

Estimated Salary Range: $18/hr. - $39/hr.*

*Published ranges are estimates. Offered compensation will be based on experience, skills, education, certifications, and geographic location. In addition, starting salary may vary by position depending on whether the position is in-office, hybrid or remote.

Assistant Project Manager

Construction | Chicago, IL | Hybrid Flexibility

A globally recognized Architecture, Engineering, and Construction firm is seeking an Assistant Project Manager to join their downtown Chicago office. This firm delivers complex, high profile projects across the United States and internationally, with a diverse portfolio including industrial, residential, commercial, education/public, mixed use, and hospitality developments valued up to $200M+.

This role offers the opportunity to support the delivery of large scale projects while working within a fully integrated AEC delivery model alongside architecture, engineering, and construction teams.

The Opportunity

• The Assistant Project Manager will support senior project leadership in the planning and execution of construction projects from preconstruction through completion. This role will assist with coordination across project teams, consultants, subcontractors, and clients to ensure projects are delivered safely, on schedule, and within budget.
• You will gain exposure to complex projects across multiple sectors while developing your leadership and project management capabilities within a collaborative AEC environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the planning and execution of construction projects valued up to $200M+.
• Assist in managing projects from preconstruction through project closeout.
• Coordinate with project managers, superintendents, project engineers, and subcontractors to maintain project progress.
• Work closely with internal architectural and engineering teams within the integrated AEC environment.
• Assist with project financial tracking including budgets, cost reporting, forecasting, and change management.
• Help maintain project schedules, documentation, and reporting.
• Support communication between clients, consultants, subcontractors, and internal teams.
• Participate in project meetings and assist in tracking action items and deliverables.
• Ensure project documentation complies with safety standards, contractual requirements, and company procedures.

Qualifications

• 2 to 6 years of construction project management experience.
• Experience supporting commercial, mixed use, residential, industrial, hospitality, or institutional construction projects preferred.
• Exposure to projects valued $10M to $100M+.
• Strong organizational and coordination skills.
• Ability to support project financials, schedules, and documentation.
• Excellent communication and teamwork capabilities.
• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or related field preferred.

Why Join

• Globally respected Architecture, Engineering, and Construction firm with an international project portfolio.
• Opportunity to work on complex projects across multiple sectors.
• Strong mentorship and career progression toward Project Manager and Senior Project Manager roles.
• Collaborative environment working alongside architecture and engineering teams in an integrated delivery model.
• Downtown Chicago office with a hybrid work schedule with 2 days work from home.